Mini Art Tour of Italy
Package Tour visiting the great art cities of Italy: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice.
With English and Spanish speaking guide
4 Days- 3 Nights; March to November
Departure: Rome; Stops: Assisi-Siena-Florence-Padua-Venice

Price: Go to our Catalog

Day 1 ROME-ASSISI-SIENA-FLORENCE
Early morning departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city known for its Palio. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 FLORENCE
Breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue famous crucifix. This afternoon is free to join an optional tour to Pisa, town of the leaning tower or to explore additional treasures of Florence and shop on your own. The outdoor Market of San Lorenzo boasts leather products, and the Ponte Vecchio, covered since medieval times with godsmiths' shops, is a must for Florence's other specialty, gold jewelry. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3 FLORENCE- PADUA- VENICE
Breakfast. Departure for Venice via Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded y Donatello's Gattamelata. Continue on to Venice and upon arrival enjoy a walking tour of this unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding glass. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 VENICE- ROME
Breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or Italian Rail. End of the tour.

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
- Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire - Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David" - Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the Gattamelata - Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY
- The beautiful Autostrada del Sole - The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns - The lovely emilia Romagna region - The Veneto region, world famous for its Villas projected by Palladio

UNBEATABLE FEATURES

- Accommodation at 4 stars hotel with down-town location - Buffet breakfast daily - Three dinners
- Service charges and taxes included - Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach - Professional assistant during the tour - Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary - Local guides and entrance fees
OUR HOTELS: In Florence Hotel Adriatico or similar - In Venice Hotel Principe or or similar

- Accommodation at 3 stars hotel with down-town location - Continental breakfast daily - Three dinners
- Service charges and taxes included - Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach - Professional assistant during the tour
- Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary - Local guides and entrance fees
OUR HOTELS: In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar - In Venice Hotel Continetal or similar

Price: Go to our Catalog

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